Moving forward

Our first order of business here, and one we've already done in a more timely manner on Facebook and Twitter, is to congratulate the new Chair and Vice-Chair of the West Virginia Democratic Party. The election was held Saturday, February 7, where elected members of the State Democratic Executive Committee moved Belinda Biafore from Vice-Chair to Chair and elected Christopher Regan as the new Vice-Chair.

Belinda Biafore
Chair, West Virginia Democratic Party

Chris Regan
Vice-Chair, West Virginia Democratic Party

What does this mean for the party? Blending Biafore's relationship-building skills and 30 years of experience with Regan's skills and commitment was – in the Executive Committee's judgment – the best way to build for the future.

Time will tell, of course, and we are looking forward to being a part of that effort. Belinda is a past president of the Federation and truly moved us toward a more progressive agenda. We're looking forward to watching Chris bring younger West Virginians who perhaps haven't committed to a party into the fold.

We Democrats like to say we are a big tent. Belinda and Chris have a big job ahead of them bringing Independents and lapsed Democrats back to the fold. We, of course, support them and will assist in any way we can.